need help '99 XC with 52k miles

stationwagon · Post by **stationwagon** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:22

I have a '99 XC with 52k miles. Recently the ABS and traction lights
randomly turn on and turn off. Sometimes the red brake light even comes on.
However, there is never any change in the braking for the worse. I thought it might be the ABS sensor but now the check engine light will come on and the speedo will turn off on occasion. I also hear the radio volume drop a little and I even lost engine power once. Then out of the blue everything snaps back in place and all idiot lights go off.
Anyone have an idea as to what is going wrong???

Post by **matthew1** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:25

Sounds like dying battery or failing ignition switch to me.

stationwagon · Post by **stationwagon** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:27

any way to check with out going to dealer and getting ripped off

stationwagon · Post by **stationwagon** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:28

lights seem to be staying on now more often plus shift light sometimes stays on

Post by **matthew1** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:31

How old is the battery?

Auto parts stores in the US -- don't know where you are -- will test batteries for free.

stationwagon · Post by **stationwagon** » 21 Feb 2006, 14:47

Live in Atlanta, can you recomend any mechanics

Post by **matthew1** » 22 Feb 2006, 00:05

Sorry, only know mechanics in Seattle.